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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,582.66, 423,075.42 and 170,614.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,582.66, 423,075.42 and 170,614.44 is: 235,443.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,582.66 : 423,075.42 = 170,614.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,582.66/423,075.42 = 170,614.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,582.66x = 423,075.42 × 170,614.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,582.66x = 72,182,775,861.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,182,775,861.06/306,582.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,443.11

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